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Istanbul Layover Tour: Personalized, Private Journey with a Local

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18 Ratings

Arnavutköy

Experience Istanbul like a local on a personalized layover tour. Skip the tourist traps and explore the city's iconic attractions, neighborhoods, and cultural diversity.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Eminonu Pier - Join a like-minded host to explore Istanbul’s unique districts and discover hidden local gems along the way

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

What's Included

Walking experience (other transport at extra cost)
5 hours with a personal host
Airport transfers by taxi
Private and personalized tour
Host greets you at the airport

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Additional transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city
even if it is only for a few hours. Join one of our hosts in a personalised experience where they will enable you to see Istanbul through the eyes of a local that knows it inside out! From iconic mosques to tangles of streets and bazaars that enrich its cultural diversity there is so much to take in and that is exactly what you will do with this totally customised experience tailored to fit your time, budget and interests. See the city’s most famous attractions such as an iconic art gallery or palace, or explore a nearby neighbourhood and soak up the local lifestyle. Having a host by your side means you will skip the tourist traps and dive into what really matters. Whether you are staying for a night, or stopping off for a shorter period of time, there is plenty to keep you entertained. Whatever your preference, make the most of your time with a host that can’t wait to show off their city.

Location

Istanbul Airport

Terminal Caddesi

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Donovan_w

Jun 8, 2024

Great layover tour - Jamal is amazing. He’s very conversational, warm and knows all the short cuts around the city. This tour is great for someone who doesn’t want to just settle for the basics and would like to explore in depth.

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Alyx_a

Jun 1, 2024

An incredible 8-hours in Istanbul. Get a taste of the city. - We booked this tour on an 18-hour layover in Istanbul. It was a wonderful way explore, learn and BE in the city with a local. Jamal was amazing. Very communicative, knowledgeable about history, landmarks, and current events. He customized the tour to our interests. It was such a great way to see so much of the city and get a taste of Istanbul in 8-hours.

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N4671sfanthonyp

Jun 1, 2024

Great way to see Istanbul at your choice - Jamal was excellent. Very professional and Interesting. He really cared to made it a great day. He was showed me the part of the city I wanted to see and Kept it a great day. if you get Jamal he will make it special for sure.

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D_m

May 27, 2024

Great layover tour - Guide met me at 7am as I requested I only had 3-4hr. She was very informative. Changed the itinerary to what I wanted to see and I told her I walk fast and she kept up lol. Even had time to eat and grab a beer. Great layover tour

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X5907afoliviad

Apr 16, 2024

Istanbul Tour with Aylin - Aylin was an amazing guide. I was able to see all of the city in such a short amount of time. We did everything I could’ve dreamed of and more. She was so informative and very accommodating to my needs

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Guanming_r

Mar 5, 2024

Exceptional Tour Guide - My flight got to Istanbul at 5:30 a.m. Despite the company's normal tour start time of 8:00 a.m., my guide Feruza picked me up at the airport at 7:00 a.m., giving me an extra hour in Istanbul. Feruza is knowledgeable about the city, personable, and thoughtful. In addition to sharing with me information about the Blue Mosque and other historic sites, she talked to me about Turkish history, culture, religious practices, and daily lives of the locals. Although my time in Istanbul was short, I had a good introduction to the city.

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Bo_w

Feb 21, 2024

My layover time well spent - IT IS Personal! IT IS Private! My guide Céline is awesome. Even though we had a little bit difficulty finding each other, as the phone number listed with the company was not updated, we found each other. I found 4 hours well spent. I’ll be back to Istanbul, will tour more in Turkey!😊

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Haris_s

Jan 23, 2024

Istanbul visit - Had a wonderful trip with my guide Feruza. She is an excellent hostess with tons of knowledge about the city. I highly recommend her service. I would like to visit again and will use her service.

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508hariss

Jan 14, 2024

Istanbul visit - I had a short stay in Istanbul and decided to visit the great city. Feruza, my guide made the experience excellent in every way. She is a superb host and very knowledgeable about the city. She navigated through the constraints of time, traffic and daylight to maximize my visit in every way. I highly recommended her services if you want to visit Istanbul. I’ll definitely use her services again for my next visit.

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Anonymous

Nov 22, 2023

Awesome experience with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide - our tour guide was excellent. she shared much of the history behind the sights we visited. she was excellent!

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